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Hmmm, E30 Cab K Reg - Rear Brakes
Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 5:17 pm
by blueshadow
I have just ordered rear brake pads and discs for my 318i Lux convertible (K reg). I am not much of a mechanic but decided I would fit them myself using my e30 manual CD but when I went to the rear calipers to remove them....they are not the same as my book....the front ones are..but not the rear....
As a later model i.e 1993, does this mean they are from different model??
Any ideas please,
Lee
Re: Hmmm, E30 Cab K Reg - Rear Brakes
Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 6:25 pm
by mrLEE30
all E30 have the same style rear disk brakes. proceedure for changing them is same as the front i.e remove the caliper, remove the clips, remove the old pads, stick the new pads in and replace caliper.
if the thing will not go over the disk then open the brake reservoir cap, wrap a cloth round it to mop up any spilt fluid, then useing a large screwdriver wrapped in cloth prise the pads a bit further apart enough to get them over the disk. replace the thing, replace the reservoir lid and off you go.
Re: Hmmm, E30 Cab K Reg - Rear Brakes
Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 10:44 am
by blueshadow
cheers mate, will be tackling it tomorrow.... i know it is easy ...but ....i am no mechanic!:o)
Re: Hmmm, E30 Cab K Reg - Rear Brakes
Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 11:14 am
by DaveD
the '93 318 cab has rear discs with drums...have you bought new brake shoes as well ..look on oem